Saraya, formerly known as Paige in WWE, has officially announced her departure from All Elite Wrestling. The news, confirmed on her upcoming podcast and through social media, signals the end of her AEW chapter, characterized by mutual respect and a look towards future endeavors.
A Mutual Parting: No Bad Blood
Saraya revealed her AEW exit on her new podcast, which is set to debut soon. “I’m here to tell you that me and AEW’s relationship has come to an end. I had an amazing time there. There’s no bad blood between us. I had such a magical time,” she stated in a snippet obtained by Entertainment Weekly.
This sentiment was echoed in her subsequent tweet, where she emphasized the mutual nature of the departure and expressed gratitude for her time with the company. “It’s mutual! But I loved my time at AEW and I had such a blast with the girls there. It’ll hold a special place in my heart. Tony was a great, AEW was great. I feel so lucky to be apart of this family for a couple years. Here’s to 2025! Wtf am I gonna get myself into now.”
Lack of Recent Use: A Factor in the Decision
Saraya also addressed the issue of her limited use in AEW in recent months during an appearance on the Lightweights podcast. “Yeah, I feel like at this age and time, there isn’t really a spot for me right now. I feel like everybody’s got their own thing. I love wrestling, I will be back at work at some point. But right now, it’s good. They don’t need me. They don’t need me,” she explained.
This candid assessment suggests that Saraya felt her role in AEW had diminished, leading to a natural conclusion of her contract.
Saraya Teases Retirement
Adding another layer to her future, Saraya had recently teased a potential retirement from wrestling during an interview on The Takedown. “Absolutely. I feel like I do have stuff left in the tank, but I feel like I am coming to the end of my wrestling career, for right now. I feel like in the future, yeah, that would definitely be an opportunity. This year I really, really, really wanna focus on stuff outside of wrestling,” she stated.
This suggests that Saraya is looking to explore other avenues and potentially step away from the wrestling ring, at least for the time being.
A Look Ahead: Saraya’s Uncertain Future
Saraya’s departure from AEW leaves her future in professional wrestling uncertain. While she has expressed a desire to pursue other ventures, she has also left the door open for a potential return.
Her tweet, “Here’s to 2025! Wtf am I gonna get myself into now,” indicates a sense of anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead. Whether that includes a return to wrestling or a complete departure remains to be seen.
Her time in AEW was a interesting chapter in her career, and many fans are interested in what she does next.
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